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In this week’s episode of Basis Surf Podcast, I’m joined by Clancy Dawson ( @clancydawson ), one of the coaches at @surfingaus who’s focused on preparing elite Australian surfers for the world stage. We dive deep into the importance of training in the gym, getting paddle fit, ways to improve your cutback, and more importantly, how to stop caring about what other people think and start focusing on improving your techniques.
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Chapters
00:00 Embracing Failure in Surfing
06:02 Innovative Training Techniques for Surfers
14:53 The Role of Gymnastics in Surf Training
12:06 Balancing Strength and Surfing
15:04 Preparing for Surf Trips and Competitions
16:24 Training Power Surfing in the Gym
25:26 The Importance of Paddling in Surfing
33:20 Mental Aspects of Surfing and Paddling
39:25 Tactical Approaches to Competitive Surfing
46:02 Intention and Focus in Surfing
50:10 Dream Waves and Ideal Surfboards
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